Famed Internet freedom activist Aaron Swartz dies at 26

Famed Internet freedom activist Aaron Swartz dies at 26

January 13, 2013 - 16:25 AMT  12:25 GMT
Mr Swartz began computer programming as a child, and at 14 co-authored an early version of the RSS specification.
Report underscores

Report underscores "lack of maturity" of Lockheed F-35 fighter jet

January 13, 2013 - 16:22 AMT  12:22 GMT
Lockheed Martin Corp's's new F-35 fighter jet still faces problems with the helmet needed to fly the plane.
Six arrested in new India bus gang-rape case

Six arrested in new India bus gang-rape case

January 13, 2013 - 16:07 AMT  12:07 GMT
A sixth suspect, who is thought to be 17, will be tried separately in a youth court if it is confirmed he is a minor.
West African regional bloc calls special summit on Mali

West African regional bloc calls special summit on Mali

January 13, 2013 - 16:02 AMT  12:02 GMT
Coulibaly said an emergency contingent of ECOWAS troops would start arriving in Bamako on Sunday, Jan 13.
Hugo Chavez not in coma, brother says

Hugo Chavez not in coma, brother says

January 13, 2013 - 15:50 AMT  11:50 GMT
Adan Chavezn denied the president was in a coma and that his family was considering disconnecting life-support machines.
Egypt court grants Mubarak's appeal of life sentence

Egypt court grants Mubarak's appeal of life sentence

January 13, 2013 - 15:48 AMT  11:48 GMT
The ruling read out by judge Ahmed Ali Abdel-Rahman overturned the conviction of Mubarak's security chief Habib el-Adly.
Israel’s Netanyahu denies wasting money on Iran strike plan

Israel’s Netanyahu denies wasting money on Iran strike plan

January 13, 2013 - 15:39 AMT  11:39 GMT
Netanyahu, who leads right-wing Likud party, set out a mid-2013 "red line" for tackling Iran's uranium enrichment project.
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